Specific Heat Formula

Specific Heat is used when we are referring to something particular. Heat capacity is the ratio of the quantity of heat required to alter the temperature by one degree Celsius. But when we consider a certain amount of mass we make use of the word Specific Heat or Specific Heat Capacity.

Specific Heat is the quantity of heat essential to raise the temperature of a gram of any substance by 1 degree Celsius.

Specific Heat formula is articulated as

\(C\;=\;\frac{\Delta Q}{m\;\Delta T}\)

Where,
Δ Q is the heat gained or lost,
Δ T is the temperature difference.

The temperature difference is given by Δ T = (Tf – Ti), where the final temperature is Tf and the initial temperature is Ti .

Specific Heat formula is made use of to find the specific heat of any given material, its mass, heat gained or temperature difference if some of the variables are given. It is articulated in Joule/Kg Kelvin (J/Kg K).

Specific Heat Solved Examples

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